Hospice RN Case Manager

Ohio Living • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

The RN Case Manager - Hospice plans, coordinates, and delivers quality hospice care in compliance with company standards and applicable federal, state, and local requirements. The role provides ongoing assessment and nursing care to patients in homes and healthcare facilities, evaluates patient needs, and develops and implements comprehensive care plans. It also provides symptom management and education, coordinates with other healthcare providers, oversees and evaluates the Plan of Care, and prepares for interdisciplinary group meetings by reviewing care plans, reconciling medications, and anticipating patient and family needs.

The position maintains accurate patient records using laptop computers and paper documentation, participates in quality improvement projects, and stays current on requirements from regulatory agencies, accrediting bodies, and third-party payers. Work includes scheduled weekends, evenings, and holidays, plus 24/7 on-call availability for emergencies.

Requirements

• Current, unencumbered Ohio license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• At least one year of experience in acute care or medical-surgical nursing.
• Proficiency with Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), and the internet.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Must be insurable under professional liability and crime coverage policies according to the insurance carrier's underwriting standards.
• Must work weekends, evenings, and holidays as scheduled.
• Must be available on call 24/7 for emergencies.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in hospice.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR).

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing assessment and nursing care to patients in homes and healthcare facilities.
• Evaluate patient needs and develop and implement comprehensive care plans.
• Follow professional nursing standards of practice and agency-approved hospice protocols.
• Provide quality care planning and symptom management to promote patient comfort.
• Communicate changes in patient condition and needs to other healthcare providers.
• Assess patient and caregiver needs and provide education when needed.
• Provide high-quality customer service to internal and external customers.
• Oversee implementation of each patient's Plan of Care and evaluate its effectiveness on an ongoing basis.
• Prepare for interdisciplinary group meetings by reviewing the Plan of Care, reconciling medications, and anticipating patient and family needs.
• Maintain accurate patient records using laptop computers and paper or chart documentation in accordance with applicable policies and regulations.
• Participate in quality improvement projects as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of regulatory agency, accrediting body, and third-party payer requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed